The History of Oslo: Viking Heritage Tour

Curious to know more about Oslo’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Oslo from a local perspective as you learn about the Viking Heritage.

Experience details

• Destination

  Oslo

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  3 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English

• What's included

  Private Guide • Entrance to the Viking Exhibition at the Historical Museum • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  at the entrance of the visitors center

• Viking Heritage

  Your history tour in Oslo will focus on Viking Heritage. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Oslo

• Historical Highlights

  Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

• Hidden Treasures

  During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

• Storytelling Journey

  As you discover the historical side of Oslo, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Tanya Lisa

  History & Art Lover

  Tanya Lisa

  4.6

  7 reviews

  I speak

  English
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

• Included

  • Private Guide
  • Entrance to the Viking Exhibition at the Historical Museum
  • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral

• Not included

  • Entrance to Viking Museum 'Viking Planet' (to be paid on the spot approximately € 23
  • - per person) - optional

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.